Christopher William Eachus was born on Oct. 8, 1955, in San Mateo, California. Besides living in California, he spent his early years growing up in Peru, finally settling with his parents, two sisters and brother on Long Island. He has taught high school Advanced Placement physics, math and Earth Science for 40 years, all in the Hudson Valley. Chris retired from Newburgh Free Academy in 2015, but maintained his relationship with the school by teaching engineering to select classes and being an advisor of the Solar Car Racing Team, now known as the Concept Vehicle Racing Team. Chris was elected as an Orange County Legislator in 2006, serving for 12 years. He was Orange County Commander of Sons of the American Legion and is Vice-Commander of Sons of the American Legion Squadron 1796 of New Windsor. He also serves on the 18th Congressional Veterans Advisory Board. Chris is a Scout BSA District Chair for Heritage District of the Greater Hudson Valley Council, on the Advisory Board for the City of Newburgh Salvation Army, a member and past president of the Greater Newburgh Optimist Club, and an active member of the Quassaick Creek Watershed Association.
